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Assistant Director for External Partnerships and Special Projects

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

  • If there is a document, you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
  • The department will be reviewing applications starting February 15th and will continue to review applications as they come in.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number 004726
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Assistant Director for External Partnerships and Special Projects
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year 12
Work Schedule
Typical University Business Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is full-time, but the schedule may vary and will be established by the supervisor.
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Academic Affairs
Department College of Engineering (Col)
Work Location EPIC
Salary Range $89,221 - $120,000
Primary Purpose of Department
The Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) is dedicated to educating and training highly skilled engineers to meet the energy industry’s demands and support applied research sustainably. As a university-industry partnership, EPIC addresses the education and research needs essential for a safe, reliable, and sustainable energy future. Through workforce development, EPIC prepares the next generation of energy professionals to create innovative solutions for the energy sector.
EPIC strengthens the technical workforce, advances technological development, and fosters strategic industry-university collaborations for the global energy industry while also bolstering the economic and energy security of the Carolinas.
Primary Purpose of Position
The EPIC Assistant Director for External Partnerships & Special Projects will exercise professional expertise and discretion to manage and grow EPIC’s external partnerships and manage externally funded projects. The position is expected to lead the day-to-day aspects of multiple projects, including the following: externally funded research projects, externally funded workforce-development grants, and the EPIC Affiliates program. The position should be able to work independently to develop new partnerships with private and public-sector clients, government agencies, and other various external partners. The position must have appropriate senior-level engineering expertise and be able to serve or act as principal investigator on externally funded projects as appropriate.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
This position will support the EPIC Executive Director in implementing and leading EPIC’s workforce development programs.
Minimum Education/Experience
  • Candidates must have a master’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.
  • Five years of work experience.
  • Previous experience in project management and engineering is required.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Experience in the energy industry is preferred.
  • Supervisory experience is preferred.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
n/a
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
n/a
Special Notes to Applicants
  • If there is a document, you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application you may upload it to the “Other Documents” section of the Applicant Documents.
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
  • The department will be reviewing applications starting February 15th and will continue to review applications as they come in.
Posting Open Date 01/08/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Hire Date 05/01/2025
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • UNC Charlotte Website
    • HERC Job Board
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
    • Another Website
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Other
  2. Where did you learn about this posting?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have professional project management experience? If yes, please explain your experience.

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Do you have experience working within the energy industry? If yes, please explain.

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Do you have workforce development experience? Please explain your role.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Do you have experience working in Higher Education?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Do you have experience developing curricula for primary, secondary, or community college-level coursework? If yes, please explain.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  3. Contact Information for References
  4. Research Interest Statement
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Transcripts
  2. Other Document